Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Ayers Pear
In German
bilimbi
Ayers Birne
In French
bilimbi
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
bilimbi
Ayers pera
In Greek
bilimbi
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Ayers Pear
In Polish
bilimbi
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Bilimbi and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Bilimbi and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Ayers Pear
Care of Bilimbi and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.